It is not long until the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign, but before fans decide to buy it, they want to know what the reviews promise. Therefore, we summarize the impressions of the first testers.
When can you expect reviews? On May 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM, the review embargo for all testers was lifted, and with it, the first reviews were published. So far, Elden Ring: Nightreign looks solid, as the game has an average rating of 78 points on Metacritic with currently 40 reviews (as of May 28, 4:00 PM).
GameStar and GamePro have also published their reviews, and they look solid. Here are the tests:
- GameStar – coming soon!
- GamePro – Elden Ring Nightreign in Review – Between Cooperative Fun and Frustration!
78 Score on Metacritic shows: The game is good but has problems
What can I expect? On Metacritic, there are XY tests that are divided as follows (as of May 28, 4:00 PM):
- PC: 18 reviews with an overall rating of 80
- 12 positive
- 6 mixed
- Xbox: 2 reviews with an overall rating of 90
- 2 positive
- PS5: 46 reviews with an overall rating of 78
- 36 positive
- 9 mixed
- 1 negative
Critics praise the implementation of the new gameplay principle. FromSoftware would take the best from Dark Souls, mix it with looting and fighting bosses along with fast movement and the thrill of starting a new run.
Destructoid also celebrates the seamless co-op that plays well in Nightreign: “Elden Ring: Nightreign offers FromSoftware’s typically challenging combat, all in seamless co-op, combined with the roguelike elements of games like Hades, sprinkled with some of the urgency found in battle royale games.”
Loot Level Chill also talks about the game world: “Elden Ring Nightreign is a game that can do so much, and none of it feels arbitrary. The world is fascinating, the battles are extraordinary, and there is much to see.”
Is there anything to criticize? Yes, and quite a lot. Especially our colleagues from GamePro criticize the technology behind Nightreign. The game would stutter too hard on the PS5. Moreover, the bosses are really tough. They attack almost continuously and leave players hardly any chance to attack.
We also got to test the game and have to say, those who want to dive into the game solo will have a hard time. It is very demanding and uncompromising. Players without nerves of steel will struggle with it.
Short overview – What is Elden Ring: Nightreign? In Nightreign, you take on the role of one of the 8 available classes and try to withstand the acid rain. Solo or in a trio, you venture onto a map that constantly changes and must survive there for 2 days, defeat enemies, challenge bosses, and loot a lot.
On the third day, you challenge a Night Lord who represents the ultimate boss of your selected scenario. The goal is to return victorious from the battle to stop the night.
As usual, you move nimbly through the map like in Elden Ring, using various weapons and magic to survive. The game is set to celebrate its release in a few days. If you want to know more details about it, feel free to check our release overview: Elden Ring: Nightreign – Release, Preload and Early Access, when can I play?
